AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2022 Issue 1; Ask the Editor

Robotic-Assisted Low Anterior Resection of Colon

A patient underwent robotic-assisted low anterior colon resection for treatment of cancer. At surgery, pneumoperitoneum was established; robotic ports were placed; and the splenic flexure was mobilized laparoscopically, followed by robotic excision. A Pfannenstiel incision was made; the sigmoid colon was pulled through the incision; and skeletonized extracorporeally. Anastomosis was then performed and inspected via proctoscope. What is the appropriate approach value for this procedure? ...

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